Health & Wellness

There are some vegetables and fruits that were just meant for each other. Like carrots, orange juice, and ginger. Carrots and orange juice are vibrantly appealing, ginger offers a standout flavor, and all three offer a variety of nutrients. Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A and a very good source of biotin, fiber, molybdenum, potassium, and vitamins C, B6, and K. Oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C, a very good source of fiber, and a good source of calcium, copper, folate, potassium, and vitamin B1. And ginger is well known for gastrointestinal relief, its anti-inflammatory effects, and its protection against cancer. These three flavors complement each other perfectly and make for a beautiful, nutritious drink.

If you don’t have a juicer, no worries! You can make this crazy good concoction without one.

Carrot-Orange-Ginger Juice

Ingredients

6 carrots, peeled and cut into uniform pieces

1 orange, peeled and segmented

1/2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled

1 cup water

Ice cubes

Directions

Place carrot pieces, orange segments, ginger piece, and water into a blender. Blend for up to 2 minutes, until all ingredients are combined well. Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove solids. Serve over ice. SERVES 1

In Season

The end of the year is a festive time, with plenty of festive food. But come January 1, there is widespread resolve to live healthier lives, and make healthier choices about what, and how much we are eating. There is no need to sacrifice enjoyment of your food simply because you are shifting to a healthier menu. Work with winter's refreshing variety of fresh produce and add some new spices for flavor sensations that are sure to keep things interesting.